Preview Round 9, 2016: Hawthorn v Sydney Swans, 20 May 2016, 7.50pm @ MCG

[OzJohnnie]

I don't know why everyone here thinks Sydney will win. The only noteworthy team they have beaten is GWS. They just lost to Richmond and two weeks ago beat Brisbane by 3.

In addition to that, this is their 2nd week in a row travelling to the MCG. In fact the only two away games they have won this year were Carlton in round 2 by 60 points and the Brisbane 3 point win, with losses to Adelaide and Richmond. Not a very convincing record..

Emotional protection, in response to your befuddlement. If you always think the worst then you can't be disappointed.

It runs rife around here. But it can be entertaining.

 

[StillAtLarge]

So Frawley gets Franklin, Brand on Tippett/Sinclair, Gibson takes Mills?, Stratton to Heeney and Doc/Burgoyne play on Parker? I think our defenders match up fairly well although I shudder to think how often their mids will pump it in there from a centre clearance.
At the other end I think Ceglar will cause them some real issues when he's deep forward. If big Jon has his kicking boots on he could kick 3-4 sausages. Sicily is another one who could get off the chain.
Basically if our mids can somehow avoid getting completely obliterated we should win by 3-5 goals. Too many reliable scoring options against a suspect defence.

 

[Dewnior]

8pt must win game on our home deck

 

[Brishawk]

So Frawley gets Franklin, Brand on Tippett/Sinclair, Gibson takes Mills?, Stratton to Heeney and Doc/Burgoyne play on Parker? I think our defenders match up fairly well although I shudder to think how often their mids will pump it in there from a centre clearance.
At the other end I think Ceglar will cause them some real issues when he's deep forward. If big Jon has his kicking boots on he could kick 3-4 sausages. Sicily is another one who could get off the chain.
Basically if our mids can somehow avoid getting completely obliterated we should win by 3-5 goals. Too many reliable scoring options against a suspect defence.

Reckon Ceglar is the second worst kick for goal in the team after Stratton lol

Actually think McEvoy is more likely than Cegs as our height up forward will stretch their defence. Usually big Rough is the big goal kicker against the swans so maybe young TOB will be the man to find space.

 

[savagelunchbox]

Swans outside run is questionable at the moment and their midfield defensive running was very questionable on the weekend. Every time Richmond took a few risks and tried to quickly get the ball down to their F50, the open forward line was like Pagan's paddock for Griffiths, Reiwoldt, et. al. One on one, Richards and Grundy are rubbish.

Reckon Ceglar is the second worst kick for goal in the team after Stratton lol

Actually think McEvoy is more likely than Cegs as our height up forward will stretch their defence. Usually big Rough is the big goal kicker against the swans so maybe young TOB will be the man to find space.

Liam Shiels is as bad, if not worse, set shot than Stratton.

Ceglar is a better forward than McEvoy, but McEvoy is a better shot.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Im just waiting to hear news on Cyril, I think he will be the difference in this game.

 

[IdiotBox]

Don't think the MRP accepts retaliation as an excuse. Though if that is what happened I'd argue it's an uncontrollable reflex action to protect a soft and vulnerable part of the head.

Ah yes... muscle memory...

Edit: Ah bummer... Gold Member beat me to it... The inevitable faux pas when posting before reading through to end of thread.

 

[IdiotBox]

Insurance bet: $30 on Sydney at $2.50.

Rather win the game and lose the money, but if we don't get up then at least my beers are paid for.

So, that's either a case enjoyed at home or just 3 drinks at a boutique bar somewhere?

 

[IdiotBox]

I don't know why everyone here thinks Sydney will win. The only noteworthy team they have beaten is GWS. They just lost to Richmond and two weeks ago beat Brisbane by 3.

In addition to that, this is their 2nd week in a row travelling to the MCG. In fact the only two away games they have won this year were Carlton in round 2 by 60 points and the Brisbane 3 point win, with losses to Adelaide and Richmond. Not a very convincing record..

By your logic, Collingwood should absolutely pummel the Swans when you get to play them... oh... wait a minute..
Still, your effort to bolster our spirits and get us Hawk supporters to HTFU is much appreciated. You do make some valid points.

 

[Hodginator]

Doc has been fined $1000. No suspension

 

[RUNVS]

Doc has been fined $1000. No suspension

Clearly he has not heard about the Hippocratic oath which states he should "do no harm"

 

[hamohawk1]

If shoey is right to go has to come in to really stretch the sydney back line.

 

[bradburygold]

Clearly he has not heard about the Hippocratic oath which states he should "do no harm"

Lay in bed with gerard healey f l0g "happy with only one week" lol. Have you seen the stuff ur avatar got away with?

 

[MadDawg]

Clearly he has not heard about the Hippocratic oath which states he should "do no harm"

 

[IdiotBox]

Good news. Duryea free to play.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-05-16/match-review-panel-full-statement-round-eight

#freekickhawthorn

 

[OhhhhhCyril]

Glad that Doc is free to play, hopefully he improves on his output, think hes been ok so far this season, capable of much more.

 

[Dr Pangloss]

Lay in bed with gerard healey f l0g "happy with only one week" lol. Have you seen the stuff ur avatar got away with?

Chill out, it was a joke by RUNVS - fair play to him/her.

To spell it out, he was referring to the Hippocratic oath historically taken by physicians (i.e. Doctors) to first do no harm

 

[IdiotBox]

Chill out, it was a joke by RUNVS - fair play to him/her.

To spell it out, he was referring to the Hippocratic oath historically taken by physicians (i.e. Doctors) to first do no harm

So, are YOU a real Doctor Dr Pangloss ?

 

[MrPremiership]

reckon Doc was a little lucky.

but happy nevertheless

 

[Dewnior]

Doc has been fined $1000. No suspension

 

[realhawk]

Im just waiting to hear news on Cyril, I think he will be the difference in this game.

spot on. CYRIL is worth 6 goals to the side , 2 that he kicks, 2 that he sets up and 2 that he saves. Likely to win if he plays, likely to lose if he misses.

 

[Glenhope]

I'd better make sure I have fresh batteries in my defibrillator for this Friday. Funny, I really enjoyed the Tigers close win over the Swans. Had a super nervous Tiger fan in the room who was not enjoying it (until the end of course). Is that what I look like? Hmmm. The missus normally leaves the room as the "f*ck" count climbs.

 

[LuckyHawk]

If shoey is right to go has to come in to really stretch the sydney back line.

Don't believe you can play TOB, Shoey, Sicily and Gunner together - too similar.

 

[parsons nose]

spot on. CYRIL is worth 6 goals to the side , 2 that he kicks, 2 that he sets up and 2 that he saves. Likely to win if he plays, likely to lose if he misses.

And Cyril ALWAYS plays well the week after a trip back home.

 

[hfc70]

8pt must win game on our home deck

Why is it more than 4pts ?